Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Final thoughts on Morocco

It's our last day in Morocco. Tomorrow we leave for Spain. I feel like I've seen a microcosm of the lives of developing countries all over the world, struggling to find a place in "Westernized" society and still maintain their culture. More often then not this seems to mean selling the culture. The people here dress in either chic European and American styles or in very strict traditional clothes. The is a quiet tension between the two. The beggars are taken care of in most places, but in a pitiful way. Some Moroccans embrace other Muslims as brothers no matter their originsm whil I've heard others talk down about Saudis or Pakistanis. Ny overall impression is a beautiful country of confusion. Nonetheless, I look forward to returning someday. Talk to you all in Spain!

1 comment:

Linda said...

Hi, Jessica! We've just found your blog and will really enjoy following your journeys! It's such an adventure to travel and see how everyone else in the world lives, isn't it?! Can't wait to hear about Spain...JD seemed to really like it. Be careful and have fun! Love, Conal and Linda